Partido Popular will not scrap the tourist tax
The main opposition party will look at ways of residents not having to pay the tourist tax.
A scorcher in Mallorca this weekend
High temperatures will continue into next week.
British plated cars in the spotlight in Spain crackdown
They will check if vehicle is insured or taxed in Spain.
“The Partido Popular doesn’t believe in people making lifestyle choices by fear”
“We are proud of the fact you have chosen to make Mallorca your home."
Spanish extreme athlete emerges into daylight after 500 days living in cave
World record for longest time spent in a cave.
The “persecution” of Playa de Muro - Costas, sunloungers and all that
Over-occupation by sunlounger, the sunlounger war, the space for passage along the beach; I’m reminded by all of them because of Muro town hall’s spat with the Costas Authority...
95% of the Balearics could be subject to a rent cap
Agreement has finally been reached for criteria to be included in Spain's new housing law.
Arcturus Rex: the new Covid in India
I’d love to know who gets the jammy dodger task of coming up with names for pandemic strains or for example evil tornados, cyclones or storms.
Mallorca all set for Love Island
Producers hoping that the Mallorca version will inject some love back into the viewing figures.
Judy learned how to mend broken dreams
She now lives in Soller in Can Roig, the first house (and home) she has bought for herself and is very happy there.
Making magic happen - Cathy Sasson
I tell myself everyday it doesn’t matter if I like it, what is important is will my customers like it.
"Tardeo" is coming to Puerto Soller!
Pancaritat is taking place on Sunday in Soller and the 14 days of orange menus begins next week.
Crazy paving in Mallorca
Surely pavements and guaranteed safe walking in our towns and villages should be a priority?
War of words over Palma Airport arrivals parking chaos
Palma town hall argues that thirty minutes free parking "would be the solution to the problem".
Find out which ships are in port today
There are only ferries and merchant ships due to dock in Palma today
Artists for Port Adriano's Aftersun Market 2023 selected
The Aftersun Market is an open-air market with design, fashion and decoration proposals from brands and talents mainly from the Balearic Islands.
Saturday's weather in Mallorca and Beach Guide
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, April 15 - quite a breezy day expected.
Queen's College children hunt for signs of the Easter bunny
This week Nursery children spotted the Easter bunny, Year 6 desgined their own eggs and dragons and the primary children celebrated "World Day".
How are your savings protected?
Banks in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man are not covered by the UK and their local guarantee schemes offer lower levels of protection – £50,000 per individual.
Nadal withdraws from Barcelona Open
With little over a month until the French Open gets under way, will Nadal make his return in time?
It’s time to enjoy the asparagus season once again
When choosing asparagus, look for firm, brightly- coloured spears with tight, crisp tips.
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Come on let’s talk about me!
It never ceases to amaze me just how ‘self-centric’ we’ve been encouraged to become by all-and-sundry - from vacuous television presenters, to touchy-feely young royals in need of a selfless new cause to bash us over the head with.
Frank Leavers